Chicken meat vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Chicken meat and Turkey bacon
- Chicken meat has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, however, Turkey bacon is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
- Turkey bacon covers your daily need of Sodium 43% more than Chicken meat.
- Chicken meat has 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Turkey bacon. While Chicken meat has 8.487mg of Vitamin B3, Turkey bacon has only 4.032mg.
- Chicken meat has less Sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Turkey bacon, unprepared.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Magnesium
+43.8%
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Sodium
-92.3%
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Selenium
+51.3%
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Calcium
+433.3%
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Iron
+11.1%
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Phosphorus
+22%
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Potassium
+56.5%
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Zinc
+30.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.068
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
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Magnesium
+43.8%
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Sodium
-92.3%
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Selenium
+51.3%
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Calcium
+433.3%
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Iron
+11.1%
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Phosphorus
+22%
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Potassium
+56.5%
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Zinc
+30.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.068
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Vitamin A
+373.5%
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Vitamin E
+145.5%
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Vitamin B1
+110%
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Vitamin B3
+110.5%
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Vitamin B5
+52.6%
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Vitamin B6
+63.9%
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Vitamin B2
+41.1%
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Folate
+100%
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Vitamin B12
+296.7%
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Vitamin A
+373.5%
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Vitamin E
+145.5%
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Vitamin B1
+110%
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Vitamin B3
+110.5%
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Vitamin B5
+52.6%
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Vitamin B6
+63.9%
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Vitamin B2
+41.1%
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Folate
+100%
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Vitamin B12
+296.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+71.3%
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Fats
+24.5%
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Carbs
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Equal in Water - 61.83
Equal in Other - 3.41
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27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
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Water:
59.45 g
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Protein:
15.94 g
Fats:
16.93 g
Carbs:
1.89 g
Water:
61.83 g
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3.41 g
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Protein
+71.3%
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Fats
+24.5%
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Equal in Water - 61.83
Equal in Other - 3.41
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-16.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+16.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+58.2%
Saturated Fat:
3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.97 g
Saturated Fat:
4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.699 g
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Saturated Fat
-16.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+16.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+58.2%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in price | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 0g | 1.89g | |
Protein | 27.3g | 15.94g | |
Fats | 13.6g | 16.93g | |
Carbs | 0g | 1.89g | |
Calories | 239kcal | 226kcal | |
Calcium | 15mg | 80mg | |
Iron | 1.26mg | 1.4mg | |
Magnesium | 23mg | 16mg | |
Phosphorus | 182mg | 222mg | |
Potassium | 223mg | 349mg | |
Sodium | 82mg | 1069mg | |
Zinc | 1.94mg | 2.54mg | |
Copper | 0.066mg | 0.068mg | |
Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.019mg | |
Selenium | 23.9µg | 15.8µg | |
Vitamin A | 161IU | 34IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 48µg | 10µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.11mg | |
Vitamin D | 2IU | ||
Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.03mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.168mg | 0.237mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 8.487mg | 4.032mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 1.03mg | 0.675mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.244mg | |
Folate | 5µg | 10µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 1.19µg | |
Vitamin K | 2.4µg | ||
Tryptophan | 0.305mg | ||
Threonine | 1.128mg | ||
Isoleucine | 1.362mg | ||
Leucine | 1.986mg | ||
Lysine | 2.223mg | ||
Methionine | 0.726mg | ||
Phenylalanine | 1.061mg | ||
Valine | 1.325mg | ||
Histidine | 0.802mg | ||
Cholesterol | 88mg | 86mg | |
Trans Fat | 0.184g | ||
Saturated Fat | 3.79g | 4.52g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0.007g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.006g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.01g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 5.34g | 6.223g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.97g | 4.699g | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.027g | ||
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.197g | ||
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | ||
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.241g | ||
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | ||
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey bacon is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 987mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins